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How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
Forty Thieves Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
As a new player, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.